Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ has completed major renovation and expansion of its Myrtle Grove, La., export terminal, located 25 miles south of New Orleans. The expanded facility allows the terminal to safely move 30% more bushels of grain in less time to meet global demand. In addition to increased speed and capacity, the expanded facility better positions Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ to load multiple commodities in oceangoing vessels to attract and serve new customers.
“The strategic location of the Myrtle Grove facility will help Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ export more grain with increased precision, supporting volume growth to benefit the entire supply chain — from farmers’ fields to global markets,” says John Griffith, executive vice president of the agriculture business at Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥. “Faster, more efficient loading and unloading helps Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ connect owners with more customers around the world.”
With a 30% increase in corn, soybean, and wheat handling capacity, the improvements to the terminal position Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ to meet global demand for high-quality commodities. The upgrades also expand the handling capacity for soybean meal and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). Terminal employees can now load grocery boats more quickly with a mix of grains and grain byproducts to satisfy the needs of customers located around the world.
Key upgrades include:
- Six additional concrete silos, adding capability and efficiency for more products.
- A new bulk weighing and grading system with flexibility for three grain flows.
- A new dock and barge unloading system for increased efficiency.
- The first permanent E-Crane dedicated exclusively to grain exports in the U.S. This electric-powered crane will reduce energy costs and improve efficiencies.
The Myrtle Grove facility is part of a global network of terminals owned by Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ and plays a crucial role in the ability to move more than 2 billion bushels annually through river, rail and export terminals.
The modernization project completed at the Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥ terminal in Mrytle Grove, La., includes installation of the first permanent E-Crane dedicated exclusively to grain exports in the U.S. Compared to traditional cranes with combustion engines, the new electric -powered crane will reduce energy costs and improve efficiencies.
